Ok the car went and came back from the shop. My dad took it to the shop.... They said the pipe was really soft, so dad agreed to replace it...without telling me. Essentially I just got a brand spanking new OEM cat-back exhaust system.
Dad took it in, asked to check for acceleration, but didn't ask about the vacuum system. So no word about that.
To add to the complications...they didn't replace the downpipe. They just welded the hole. So I'm gonna have to get it taken in again later.
I just lost out on a potential aftermarket cat-back opportunity.
But I guess that's fine, since I'll hopefully be selling this car in the winter, and aftermarket parts lower the resale value.
I took it out for a spin the day before repairs, power was horrendous. It loses speed on semi-steep uphill, and barely maintains speed on moderate hills. It just progressively got louder the more I drove it. The hiss rivals the engine sound in-car, I can't imagine how loud it is outside the car under load. Sometimes I get strange looks from pedestrians. I got some pics, and a video which I'll get uploaded soon.
Anyhow. The car is great now. All power is back and maybe even a bit more than before the damage, revs also drop a bit slower than before damage, and the exhaust note sounds nice. It feels like a new car after driving it around with almost no power.
I keep telling him that I want to get the MR2 because it's the only one I'll keep forever, and because of that, repairs won't be wasted on a car that I won't keep. Bah. Next car I get I'll most likely have to shovel over my own cash for.
September 13, 07 238,714
Summary:
-Basically got a new OEM cat-back system
-They welded the hole in the downpipe flanges
Took to Victoria Automatic Transmission for maintenance (total $425.45 including taxes).
Description: Check and advise on exhaust leak. Check exhaust - check converter for flow - ok. Needs exhaust pipe, connector pipe, and muffler. Also suggest to replace exhaust pipe, connector, and muffler.
-Shop supplies ($3.76)
-Labour ($62.67)
-2 Gasket ($12.00)
-Exhaust pipe with resonator ($122.88)
-Connector pipe ($26.11)
-Muffler ($146.44)
-1 7/8 clamp ($2.64)
Note: Rear struts leaking, plus boot on left side broken. Oil pan gasket leaking - customer advised.
